“P.F. Chang’s upholds a rigorous gluten free cooking process to ensure the dietary safety of guests with celiac disease. The restaurant’s staff takes all the necessary measures of precaution during the preparation and serving of gluten free dishes.”

I am very excited to learn that PF Chang’s has expanded their gluten free menu!  PRESS RELEASE

“The newly expanded Gluten Free Menu features the following items:

Starter:
GF Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps – $7.95

Soup:
GF Egg Drop Soup Cup – $2.95/Bowl – $5.95

Noodles:
GF Singapore Street Noodles – $9.95

Rice:
GF P.F. Chang’s Fried Rice – $7.95/Combo – $9.95

Vegetarian:
GF Buddha’s Feast – $7.50

Sides:
GF Spinach Stir-Fried with Garlic
GF Garlic Snap Peas
GF Shanghai Cucumbers
Small: $2.95/Large: $4.95

Dessert:
GF Flourless Chocolate Dome – $5.95

Lunch Bowls:
GF Buddha’s Feast – $7.25
GF Shrimp with Lobster Sauce – $8.95
GF Moo Goo Gai Pan – $8.95
GF Beef with Broccoli – $8.95
GF Pepper Steak – $8.95

Entrées:
GF Shrimp with Lobster Sauce – $12.95
GF Moo Goo Gai Pan -$13.25
GF Ginger Chicken With Broccoli – $12.75
GF Philip’s Better Lemon Chicken – $12.95
GF Chang’s Spicy Chicken – $12.95
GF Chang’s Lemon Scallops – $14.95
GF Salmon Steamed With Ginger – $17.95
GF Cantonese Shrimp or Scallops – $14.95
GF Mongolian Beef – $14.95
GF Beef with Broccoli – $11.95
GF Beef a La Sichuan – $13.95
GF Pepper Steak – $13.25
GF Hong Kong Beef with Snow Peas – $10.25
GF Dali Chicken – $12.95″

I already have my next visit planned:   Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps & Chang’s Spicy Chicken with Chan’s Fried Rice

Who is this “Chang” guy anyway?  I need to meet him!

This week was better than the last in terms of routine, since I was more accustomed to the diet and getting an exercise routine established. I still didn’t make it out to run as often as I should have, but I am making progress.
I still stuck to my basic foods of chicken, tuna, eggs, rice, and vegetables.

During the first week, I had a hard time getting to 2300 calories, and I was basically eating 1900-2000 calories per day. Therefore, this week, my goal was to eat 2000 calories over 5 meals.

“I want to avoid gluten. What can I eat at your restaurant?
Most people wanting to avoid gluten can eat anything we serve except for our wheat burrito tortillas, our soft wheat taco tortillas, and possibly our hot red tomatillo salsa (there is a small amount of distilled vinegar in it which some gluten-oriented websites still say might be problematic, although most don’t).
Everything else is fine to eat for most people wanting to avoid gluten, including our crispy corn tacos, our corn chips, and our burrito bowls (no tortilla). However, you should know that it’s possible our corn may have a small amount of gluten from potentially co-mingling with gluten-containing grains in the field.
If you are highly sensitive and would like us to change our gloves, we would be happy to do that at your request. Additionally, because our folks work with wheat tortillas all day long, there may be the possibility of cross-contact in our restaurants. We encourage you to carefully consider your dining choices.“  taken from Chipotle’s website

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With my current addiction to Chipolte starting to hurt my bank account, I decided that I could make my own burrito bowls at home.  I just looked at what they use and decided it was pretty simple.  I didn’t use exact amounts for anything…. I just winged it!

Rice:  Normal long grain white rice.  I cooked it in a rice cooker and added in some fresh cilantro.

Black Beans:  I just bought a can of black beans.

Chicken:  I cut up some chicken breasts and cooked them in a skillet.

Peppers & Onions:  Cut up green peppers and red onions.  Simmered them in a skillet with some butter.

Tomato Salsa:  Roma tomatoes, red onions, fresh cilantro and garlic salt(this makes a great salsa by itself!).  I add a little bit of diced jalapenos to make it a little hotter.

Corn Salsa:  Can of yellow corn, red onions & cilantro.

Cheese:  Monterey Jack & Cheddar (Chipotle uses white cheddar, but I couldn’t find any shredded)

Sour Cream:

I heat everything up before adding in the salsas.  I like to add some green pepper sauce into mine to spice it up a little.  I don’t know if I’d say it is as good as Chipotle, but I made enough to eat every day and it doesn’t cost me much.

When I do it again, I will season the chicken more, make way more green onions, and less rice.  The rice doesn’t last long in the fridge, so I may have to cook it more frequently.  You can really customize this any way you want!

(In my best Jeff Foxworthy voice….)

If your Christmas ornaments are made out of shotgun shells….. you might be a Redneck!

If you know what I mean by “loose stool”….. you might be a celiac!

If you have gotten over the fear of pooping in public….. you might be a celiac!

If you have ever believed that your gut was going to explode….. you might be a celiac!

If you find yourself reading more food labels than emails….. you might be a celiac!

If you can read an ingredient labels in micro-seconds….. you might be a celiac!

If you take more Imodium than vitamins….. you might be a celiac!

If you use your inability to drink beer as a reason to drink top shelf liquor….. you might be a celiac!

If people don’t know your name but remember you eat gluten free….. you might be a celiac!

If you’re always asking your friends for the list of ingredients they used for dinner….. you might be a celiac!

If you notice you constantly use the word “rice” as a adjective….. you might be a celiac.

If the pantry is full and there’s nothing you can eat…literally!!….. you might be a celiac.

If you have to explain to every waiter what gluten is….. you might be a celiac!

If beer gives you more than just the “beer farts”….. you might be a celiac!

If you thought you were hearing voices, but it turned out to be the gluten you just ate….. you might be a celiac!

If you have more gas than a filling station….. you might be a celiac!

Additions: If you can think of a new one, let me know.  I’ll add it.